New York homeschool checklist
What New York asks, in plain words
2026–27Checked Oct 30, 2026
Children and grades
School year starts
What to send
Notice of intent to your superintendentBy Jul 1 (or within 14 days of starting midyear)
Done onIndividualized home instruction plan (IHIP)By Aug 15 (or within 4 weeks of getting the district’s form)
Done onFirst quarterly report (hours, material covered, and a grade or narrative)On the date in your IHIP
Done onSecond quarterly reportOn the date in your IHIP
Done onThird quarterly reportOn the date in your IHIP
Done onFourth quarterly report, with the yearly assessment (a test or a written narrative; a test every other year in grades 4–8, every year in 9–12)On the date in your IHIP
Done onWhat to teach
- Arithmetic
- Reading
- Spelling
- Writing
- English
- Geography
- U.S. history
- Science
- Health
- Music
- Visual arts
- Physical education
- Patriotism and citizenship
- Highway and fire safety
You can teach, with no set qualifications. The same as 180 school days: 900 hours, 990 from grade 7. Grades 7–12 need more subjects (English, social studies, math, science, art and music).
What to keep
Attendance
FiledQuarterly reports
FiledAssessments
Filed